Panthera probably evolved in Asia, but the roots of the genus remain unclear. Genetic studies indicate that pantherine cats diverged from the subfamily Felinae between six and ten million years ago. Fossil records that appear to belong within the Panthera genus reach only 2.0 to 3.8 million years back.
Symbols. 1  The Screech Owl is the sacred bird of Hades. 2  Cypress Tree are the trees sacred to Hades, Aphrodite, and Artemis. 3  Cerberus, was his three headed pet dog is a symbol of his. 4  Snakes were sacred to him due to his previous role as a snake god called Zeus Meilichios.
Common symbols of the Rastafarian faith include the Lion of Judah, Ethiopian flag, Star of David, and pan-African colors. 1  Dreadlocks in Rastafarianism One of the most visible practices of Rastafarians is the wearing of one's hair in dreadlocks. 2  Lion of Judah The Lion of Judah is the symbol of the Hebrew tribe of Judah.